The Zemlinsky Quartet, created in 1994, is an example of the great Czech tradition of chamber music. Winner of prestigious awards, the ensemble has a repertoire of over 200 pieces. The program includes Dvořák, Gemrot, and Beethoven. At Théâtre Maisonneuve, Nov. 2, 8 pm. http://promusica.qc.ca/en/

In celebration of the fifth season of the Pavilion of Quebec and Canadian Art, the Fondation Arte Musica has chosen to revive the music played during the 1920s in the halls of the Ritz-Carlton, the Windsor, and the Théâtre Saint-Denis. Conducted by Boris Brott, the Orchestre de chambre McGill will present, among others, Ravel, Claude Champagne, Rodolphe Mathieu, and Auguste Descarries. Soloist: Jonathan Crow, violin. Salle Bourgie, Nov. 3, 7:30 pm. https://www.mbam.qc.ca/en/concerts/

Jean Derome, a leading figure in today’s quebecois music, is celebrating 45 years of his career as saxophonist with three concerts in November, the first:
Le Cri des oiseaux fous. Derome plays with the saxophone quartet Quasar in a concert inspired by Dany Laferrière’s ­novels Le Cri des oiseaux fous and L’Énigme du retour as well as by one of Jean Derome’s compositions Rouge. ­Conseil des Arts de Montréal en tournée. Maison de la culture Frontenac. November 5-22. Nov. 5, 8 pm. www.jeanderome.com

McGill Opera at the Schulich School of Music presents Mark Adamo’s Little Women, conducted by Christopher Larkin. Larkin conducted the world premiere of Little Women with the Houston Grand Opera in 1998. Stage direction by Patrick Hansen. Nov. 6 and 7 at 7:30 pm, Nov. 8 at 2 pm. A pre-concert lecture takes place one hour before each ­performance. www.mcgill.ca/music

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